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Technology for Leaving Cert

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  • 26-03-2018 11:53pm
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    JacksonParker
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    Hey, I was thinking of taking up technology for Leaving Cert soon (I am in TY now). I didn't take up technology in Junior Cert, so should I take it for LC?, any suggestions?


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    spurious
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    I can't see why not.
    Were you given a module of Technology in TY? In that case, I'd say the school is hoping some of you choose it.


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    preacher2
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    Gonna be honest my school never done tech still doesnt however if I am right in my assumption then i can offer advice.

    If tech is about coding etc then you will be learning different coding languages such as HTML, Java, Python, C++ etc... And maybe other things i dont know about but maybe have a look into that sort of thing and see if you like it!


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    JacksonParker
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭JacksonParker


    spurious wrote: »
    I can't see why not.
    Were you given a module of Technology in TY? In that case, I'd say the school is hoping some of you choose it.

    Well we weren't exactly given an modules for technology, but nevertheless a few of my teachers did say that "technology is a great subject choice as it relates to many fields". So yeah I guess than I will be going for it and if that doesn't work out I might do engineering or constructions studies, which I hope will be okay?


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    JacksonParker
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭JacksonParker


    preacher2 wrote: »
    Gonna be honest my school never done tech still doesnt however if I am right in my assumption then i can offer advice.

    If tech is about coding etc then you will be learning different coding languages such as HTML, Java, Python, C++ etc... And maybe other things i dont know about but maybe have a look into that sort of thing and see if you like it!

    Alright, thanks. I sure will look into those things.


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    daraghwal
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    LC Technology isn't actually to do with coding, although they'd be good skills to have regardless. It's more technology in society, circuit boards, materials, ICT (basics of ICT - no coding... Difference between hardware and software, router and modem. That type of thing. Here is the syllabus if you want to have a look. I did the leaving certificate twice and got an A1 both years so if you have an interest in it and put effort into your project it's a good subject to do.


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    preacher2
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    daraghwal wrote: »
    LC Technology isn't actually to do with coding, although they'd be good skills to have regardless. It's more technology in society, circuit boards, materials, ICT (basics of ICT - no coding... Difference between hardware and software, router and modem. That type of thing. Here is the syllabus if you want to have a look. I did the leaving certificate twice and got an A1 both years so if you have an interest in it and put effort into your project it's a good subject to do.

    Oh ye if its that ECDL stuff i actually doin it right now, its boring as **** its like using microsoft word and stuff... Its nothing major lad if its a subject choice for you dont do it, just make sure its ECDL im talking about here not tech...


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    rainbowtrout
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    JacksonParker wrote: »
    Well we weren't exactly given an modules for technology, but nevertheless a few of my teachers did say that "technology is a great subject choice as it relates to many fields". So yeah I guess than I will be going for it and if that doesn't work out I might do engineering or constructions studies, which I hope will be okay?

    All teachers will tell you their subject is great, but it is up to you to decide if you are interested in that subject. Have a look at the syllabus and see if it interests you. It takes in a bit of ICT, little bit of physics, bit of engineering, electronics etc.

    Even having a look at the past exam papers would give you a feel for what it entails.


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